Welcome
Thank you for registering for our online research workshop!
Technology has revolutionized family history research—allowing us to access billions of records from the comfort of our homes and to store and organize countless files digitally. But with cutting edge tools and resources emerging all the time, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to keep up! In this three-day, interactive online experience you'll learn how to further your research with technology through lectures from our staff, real-time demonstrations, one-on-one consultations, and lively Q&A sessions. This program is offered through Zoom meeting, allowing you to interact directly with our experts and other attendees for an immersive and enjoyable learning experience. This program includes:
- 7 lectures and access to recordings
- Lecture handouts and materials
- 2 one-on-one consultations (scheduled by our staff ahead of time)
- Live demonstrations from our experts
- Live, interactive Q&A sessions with instructors and fellow participants
Schedule
Thursday, June 13: Getting Organized
| 9:30 a.m. ET | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10:15 a.m. ET | Consultations and personal research |
| 12:00 p.m. ET | Break for lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. ET | Organizing Digital Files (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure |
| 3:00 p.m. ET | Best Practices for Digitizing Family Papers and Photographs (lecture), presented by Gabrielle Roth |
| 4:00 p.m. ET | Online Family Trees (lecture), presented by Rhonda R. McClure |
| 5:00 p.m. ET | Conclude |
Friday, June 14: Taking Your Research Further
| 9:00 a.m. ET | Consultations and personal research |
| 12:00 p.m. ET | Break for lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. ET | Making the Most of Google in Family History Research (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure |
| 3:00 p.m. ET | Mapping Ancestors on the Move (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb |
| 5:00 p.m. ET | Conclude |
Saturday, June 15 - Technology Gamechangers
| 9:00 a.m. ET | Consultations and personal research |
| 12:00 p.m. ET | Break for Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. ET | Using AI in Family History Research (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb |
| 3:00 p.m. ET | DNA Tools (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb |
| 5:00 p.m. ET | Conclude |
Participant Form
Please fill out this by Thursday, June 6. Your answers on this form will assist our genealogists in preparing for your consultations! https://form.jotform.com/241444762430149
If you have any questions about filling out this form, please contact Education and Programming Manager, Kathleen Mackenzie, at kathleen.mackenzie@nehgs.org.
Materials
Day 1
Organizing Digital Files (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Rhonda's Catholic Abstract Form
Best Practices for Digitizing Family Papers and Photographs (lecture), presented by Gabrielle Roth
Online Family Trees (lecture), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Day 2
Making the Most of Google in Family History Research (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Mapping Ancestors on the Move (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
Day 3
Using AI in Family History Research (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
DNA Tools (lecture and live demonstration), presented by Melanie McComb
Recordings
Day 1
Organizing Digital Files
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Running time: 1:53:51
Best Practices for Digitizing Family Papers and Photographs
Presented by Gabrielle Roth
Running time: 58:17
Online Family Trees
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Running time: 1:19:24
Day 2
Making the Most of Google in Family History Research
Presented by Rhonda R. McClure
Running time: 1:55:02
Mapping Ancestors on the Move
Presented by Melanie McComb
Running time: 1:53:07
Day 3
Using AI in Family History Research
Presented by Melanie McComb
Running time: 1:56:03
DNA Tools
Presented by Melanie McComb
Running time: 1:33:07
